Hardware Engineer
Core
Design rugged electrical, sensor, and compute hardware for autonomous control systems in heavy machinery operating in harsh field environments.
Role type
Senior IC hardware engineer (robotics/autonomous systems)
Builds
Rugged sensor racks, compute housings, and hardware kits for autonomous heavy machinery
Domain
Robotics, autonomous vehicles, heavy equipment
Required skills
PCB design, CAD, electrical design, hardware bring-up, regulatory compliance (FCC), CAN/J1939 networking, CNC/machining, embedded Linux, sensor integration
Preferred skills
Robotics/autonomous vehicle/aerospace startup experience, mechatronics background, Jetson platforms, machine buses
Technologies
Linux, Jetson, CAN, J1939, CNC, mills
Responsibilities
Redesign sensor racks and compute housings integrating cameras, LiDAR, GNSS, and NVIDIA Jetson-class compute; Own schematics, bills of materials, PCB design, hardware bring-up, and field revisions; Design hardware for low cost, scalable manufacturing, and reliable operation in harsh, unattended environments; Guide customer hardware through FCC and other applicable compliance processes; Integrate drive-by-wire actuators and machine networks, including CAN and J1939; Expand shop manufacturing capabilities, including CNC, mills, and tooling
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
